Running is a pain in the butt!! Literally.

joehempel

Okay, so here's the problem.

Over the past few runs (2 with a stroller and 40lb kid, 1 without), I've noticed after about 4 miles a bit of discomfort coming from my left buttock (yes keeping it technical so not to drive it somewhere else).

Now I've done research on Sciatic Nerve, and Piriformis, which is what ALL searches have taken me to, and it doesn't seem to be those. The biggest thing is that it doesn't hurt doing anything else...the biggest complaint is that it hurt while sitting and extended to the leg or back...mine doesn't.

Now keep in mind I run alot...ALOT of hills, my part of town is a mix of large hills and flat areas (that just lead to hills). So maybe I'm running the hills to hard, I don't know.

Either way, it's not stopping me from running, it's not a sharp pain, nor any sort of numbing, it's just kind of uncomfortable.

I'd like to get into a physical therapist, but they have no appointments until after the Half-Marathon I'm running Oct 22nd....so I'm trying to figure out some stretches etc.

As it stands I'm going to take some Tylenol before my run tomorrow and run laps on flat land for the 10 miles I need. There is only a couple hills that aren't that big so it shouldn't be a big deal.

Anyone have any thoughts?